- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Work with caregivers
About Carol
Carol Dickey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, career questions, and bipolar disorder. Carol also lists phobias, panic, OCD symptoms, chronic illness and caregiving stress among her focus areas.
She combines counseling with a background in nursing and behavioral health to address practical problems that affect day-to-day life. Sessions often involve talking through current challenges, identifying patterns that get in the way, and practicing skills to manage symptoms and improve routine functioning. Carol says she often integrates Christian principles when that fits a client’s values.
Her work with older adults and caregivers shapes how she approaches stress, grief, and chronic illness. She draws on what people already do well and builds on those strengths. Carol helps people set goals, learn new tools, and remove barriers that block self-respect and motivation.
Therapeutic methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness approaches, psychodynamic ideas, and a client-centered stance. These methods are used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and connect actions with values.
Sessions are practical and focused on daily life. Carol supports people who want clearer direction and concrete steps to cope with hard situations. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches used in online sessions
Carol commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, avoidance, and making meaningful changes in daily life.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools for managing panic, phobias, intrusive thoughts, and low mood. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to increase awareness and reduce reactivity to stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and what feels most helpful, and together they decide which methods to try first and when to adjust the plan.
Confirm current online session options before booking. Many clients find virtual sessions easier to fit into busy days, require less travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you want to avoid video a phone check-in may be possible, but please verify the specific formats Carol offers when you sign up.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma, phobias, sleep problems, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused approach that combines ACT, CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and a client-centered stance.
How long has she been practicing?
Carol has 25 years of professional experience in counseling and behavioral health.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I do sessions online or internationally?
International clients are not currently accepted; please confirm available session formats before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.